BOBBER TFC
B
ut that’s not all for Triumph fans. Triumph
Motorcycles New Zealand has also confirmed
the New Zealand market will see an
allocation of the latest bike to join the Triumph
Factory Custom lineup, the Bobber TFC.
Limited to just 750 bikes worldwide, the
Bobber TFC not only adds to the already
stylish Bobber package, but it also improves
performance of the faux-hardtail machine.
Much like the Thruxton RS, Triumph has improved
on the formula of the 1200cc High Torque version of
its big parallel twin with engine upgrades including
lighter weight engine components, such as a low
inertia crankshaft, clutch, balance shafts, dead-
shafts, rare-earth alternator, magnesium cam
cover, thin-walled engine covers and header pipes.
Along with more power, the Bobber TFC also
delivers more torque low down and across the
rev range, peaking at 110Nm, which is 4Nm
higher than the standard Bobber and Bobber
Black. The revised HT engine also revs 500rpm
higher, with a rev limiter now at 7500rpm.
But people don’t buy into the TFC line for a little
bit of extra performance. It’s all about those special
touches you can’t get on any other bike that really
sets the Triumph Factory Custom line apart.
Not only will the bikes be individually numbered
1-750, but the Bobber TFC also has plenty of its own
one-off touches. The Arrow exhaust is designed
specifically for the Bobber TFC, with Arrow titanium
silencers and carbon fibre end caps, while Triumph
has again bathed the latest TFC offering in carbon
fibre, including beautiful carbon fibre side panels
with an electro-formed badge with TFC branding.
Even the mudguard supports are made of the stuff.
Additional exquisite detailing includes knurled
handlebar grips, which Triumph explains delivers
a unique sporty and engaged riding position
and ergonomics, state-of-the-art billet machined
aluminium top and bottom yokes with TFC
branding, premium real leather ‘statement seat’
offering the Bobber’s innovative adjustable
seat position, minimal bobber rear-end, and
billet machined aluminium oil filler cap.
Triumph has added some electronic substance to
back up the hardware with the inclusion of a Sport
rider mode bringing the total up to three (Road,
Rain and now Sport) which now adjust throttle
map, ABS and traction control settings to better
suit the riding conditions or rider preference.
Triumph, however, saved the best news for last.
After the launch of the third TFC model Triumph
has doubled down on its commitment to the TFC by
stating it is their intention to continue to create the
most beautiful, exclusive and desirable motorcycles
ever made, with even more TFC models to come.
Now, where’s our epic TFC Bonneville, Triumph?
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